A push button release mechanism for coupling together two portions of a tool, such as pliers. The push button release mechanism can include a push button and one or more balls pushed in a radially-outward direction by geometry of the push button to pivotally couple the two portions together. The balls are normally pushed outward by an engagement portion. Depressing a push button head axially downward causes the balls to align with a receiving portion, which allows the balls to descend into the interior of the mechanism. The push button release mechanism is also threadably coupled with a threaded opening of one of the portions. The threaded opening can have deformed threads to increase the retention torque required to rotate the push button release mechanism.

A hand tool including a first jaw, a first handle fixed to the first jaw, a second jaw, and a second handle pivotally coupled to the second jaw. The hand tool further includes a link member having a first end pivotally coupled to at least one selected from the group of the first jaw and the first handle, and a second end pivotally coupled to the second jaw.

The present application discloses a clamp and relates to the field of manual tools. A first clamp body and a second clamp body, which are comprised in the clamp, intersect and are fastened by means of a pivot mechanism, form a jaw opening at one end of a pivot mechanism, and have respective handles at the other end of the pivot mechanism. A stop mechanism is disposed at any position on the first clamp body and/or the second clamp body to prevent the two handles of the first clamp body and the second clamp body from further closing. In the clamp of the present application, the stop mechanism is disposed to prevent the handles of the clamp from completely closing when the clamping opening slides or is accidentally detached from a workpiece, thereby protecting a hand from being easily injured.

The present application discloses a clamp and relates to the field of manual tools. A first clamp body and a second clamp body, which are comprised in the clamp, intersect and are fastened by means of a pivot mechanism, form a jaw opening at one end of a pivot mechanism, and have respective handles at the other end of the pivot mechanism. A stop mechanism is disposed at any position on the first clamp body and/or the second clamp body to prevent the two handles of the first clamp body and the second clamp body from further closing. In the clamp of the present application, the stop mechanism is disposed to prevent the handles of the clamp from completely closing when the clamping opening slides or is accidentally detached from a workpiece, thereby protecting a hand from being easily injured.

A hand tool includes a handle section, a working end operably coupled to the handle section, and a jaw assembly disposed at the working end. The jaw assembly includes a movable jaw and a fixed jaw. A span defined between the movable jaw and the fixed jaw is adjustable. Each of the movable jaw and the fixed jaw includes an array of teeth defined by ridges that extend substantially parallel to each other. The array of teeth on each of the fixed jaw and the movable jaw includes a first set of teeth having a first width and a first depth, and a second set of teeth having a second width and a second depth. The first depth is less than the second depth and the first width is less than the second width.

A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.

A hand tool may include a head section defining a first grip portion, a handle section and a second grip portion. The head section includes a top jaw and a bottom jaw defining the first grip portion. The handle section includes a top handle and a bottom handle. The top jaw and the bottom handle forming a first unitary piece, and the bottom jaw and the top handle forming a second unitary piece. The first and second unitary pieces are joined at a pivot point. The second grip portion includes a top grip portion provided at the top handle and a bottom grip portion provided at the bottom handle. The top and bottom grip portions substantially face each other. The first grip portion is made of a metallic material and the second grip portion is made of a non-metallic material.

A hand tool has a pivot connection pivotally attaching a first arm to a second arm, with the pivot connection fixed relative to the first arm and movable to first and second positions relative to the second arm. A spring urges the pivot connection into the first position. When jaws on the front ends of the arms clamp tissue with force greater than a pre-set threshold, the spring force is overcome and the jaws may move linearly apart, allowing for more uniform clamping of the tissue. The first arm may have an arm spring extending between a front segment pivotally attached to a rear segment of the first arm.

The pivoting and extending interchangeable hand tool device disclosed herein may comprise a tool head and a torque arm that pivot relative to one another, a secondary torque arm for extending length and increasing appliable torque, and a “T”-handle for additional support. The pivoting and extending interchangeable hand tool device may further comprise a plurality of tool heads that may be interchanged within the secondary torque arm, and may be provided commercially in a multiple-tool set. The device is designed to overcome the shortcomings in the prior art, which specifically include the ability to work in tight spaces while reducing the loss of torque when pivoting a torque arm, the loss of strength inherent in an extendable torque arm, and the bulkiness of a “T”-handle.

Pliers having two arms which cross at a pivot bolt, one of which being movable and the other being stationary, with grip sections being formed on one side of the pivot bolt, and interacting jaws being formed as the beak on the other side of the pivot bolt. The stationary arm further has a longitudinal slot with teeth, and the pivot bolt, which is located in a receptacle, is movable about the longitudinal axis thereof, counter to the force of a spring, out of engagement with the teeth into a release position and being held in the direction of the longitudinal axis with the aid of a blocking projection, which interacts with a blocking part in the receptacle. The blocking projection and the blocking part are designed to run over each other during assembly, overcoming the effect of the spring.